Mohamed Salah has snatched a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Egypt came from behind to beat Zimbabwe 2-1 in their first game at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco.
Egypt's captain, starting his first game after four successive matches on the bench at Liverpool, fired home a left-footed effort in the 91st minute to earn the seven-time champions a late victory after Zimbabwe had stunned them by going ahead in the first half on Monday.
Egypt laid an early siege to Zimbabwe's goal, but it was the underdogs who netted first through Prince Dube in the 20th minute.
It was left to Egypt's Premier League contingent of Omar Marmoush, who equalised in the 64th minute, and talisman Salah to see them to a last-gasp victory.
Other AFCON matches
In the same group, South Africa managed to beat Angola 2-1 to secure the three points, while Zambia and Mali in Group A settled for a 1-1 draw.
Egypt's next match is going to be against South Africa on December 26.
The Pharaohs have 26 appearances in AFCON tournaments, more than any other team, having played 111 matches, scored 175 goals, and won 7 titles.
